To help ensure you have the latest information to support your use of MAP® Growth™ – be that remote or in person – this month’s communication provides details you need on important updates coming to MAP Growth, as well as guidance resources for remote testing.
You can also find current and past partner updates in the product update section [nwea.force.com] of our new and improved online community. [nwea.force.com]
Remote testing:
Managing data partners:
Winter testing:
- As winter testing winds down, here are some important things to consider:
Early awareness for back-to-school 2021 tech readiness:
NWEA research updates:
Reminder – the following information was shared in January 2021:
How did COVID impact student learning? The data is in.
- Using data from nearly 4.4 million students in grades 3-8 who took MAP Growth assessments in fall 2020, this research presents key finding and actionable takeaways from analyses of how school shutdowns impacted student academic achievement and growth at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
Comparability analysis of remote and in-person MAP Growth testing in fall 2020.
- Using test scores from over 535,000 K-8 students in 147 school districts (92 operating fully remotely this fall, 55 offering in-person instruction to all students), this study provides insight into the comparability of remote versus in-school assessment.
Reminder – the following updates went into effect in November 2020:
System maintenance schedule
The System Maintenance calendar [nwea.force.com] includes dates for upcoming scheduled maintenance and software updates. To best plan your testing, be sure to check the schedule periodically to ensure no schedule revisions have been made.
We’re here when you need us—contact Partner Support
Need help? If the issue you’re experiencing isn’t urgent, visit our support page in the community, [nwea.force.com] where you can open a support case or chat directly with the support team. You can also email us at techsupport@nwea.org [mkto-g0180.com] or call us directly at 877-469-3287. |